Toxic Tort Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage toxic tort and complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct factual investigations and develop case strategy.
• Handle all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in California state and federal courts.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal as necessary.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and legal teams to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Provide practical legal advice and strategic recommendations to clients.

Qualifications

• Required: Active California Bar license and good standing. Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, with significant toxic tort experience preferred.
• Experience handling matters in California state and federal courts.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and case management skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with asbestos, benzene, environmental exposure, chemical exposure, silica, talc, or related toxic tort matters.
• Trial experience in complex civil litigation.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys or litigation teams.
• Familiarity with complex expert-driven litigation.

Benefits

Not specified.

Schedule

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Pay

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Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.